Novice driver caused head-on smash during high-speed race

The court heard Hanna Harding was driving at a 'very high speed' (Image: Facebook)

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The court heard she has qualifications in beauty but is not currently in work and cares for her grandmother, whom she has lived with since her mother died when she was a baby.

Ms Pickthall said her client felt "intimidated" by the other driver she raced but she took full responsibility for her actions and wished to apologise to the victims.

She added: “She is truly devastated at the consequences of her actions."

In his sentencing remarks Recorder Harris said: “This is a case where you decided to race another driver. Having made that decision you drove your vehicle at a very high speed for a prolonged period of time."

Harding was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to complete 60 hours of unpaid work plus 10 days of a rehabilitation activity.

She was banned from driving for 18 months and must take an extended re-test before being allowed behind the wheel again.